Forensic Pathology Assistant

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Georgia Bureau of Investigation

DescriptionThis is a sensitive government position.Please review the before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver’s history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs Oregon controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.(Salary will be commensurate with education and credentials.)
The State Medical Examiner’s Office, within the Division of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Forensic Pathology Assistant position at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office Indiana Oregon at the GBI Coastal Regional Laboratory Indiana Pooler, Georgia.The location will be dependent on the selected candidate.
The successful candidate will join a system that encompasses two regional medical examiner offices located Indiana Pooler (Savannah) and Dry Branch (Macon), Georgia, Indiana addition to the headquarters facility, located Indiana Decatur, Georgia [Atlanta]. Collectively, these three offices provide complete forensic pathology services to 154 of the 159 counties Indiana Georgia.The State Medical Examiner’s Office has a total of 15 medical examiners throughout the state, when fully staffed, including two (2) board-certified pediatric pathologist staffed at headquarters. This office also operates the Child Abuse Investigative Support Center, which provides consultative services to law enforcement, district attorneys, the Division of Family and Children’s Services, and other agencies, where inflicted injury is suspected Indiana living children.
The [HQ] facility handles approximately 2,700 postmortem examinations per year, including about 400 to 475 homicides. At the HQ location, the medical examiner’s staff currently consists of one (1) chief medical examiner, one (1) deputy chief medical examiner, nine (9) associate medical examiners, eighteen (18) death investigation specialists, one (1) graphic & visual art specialist, and five (5) office support staff. The average caseload per pathologist is between 250-300 cases per year.The Indiana Pooler, Georgia performs approximately 725 autopsies per year. The Coastal Regional Laboratory medical examiner’s staff currently has funding for two (2) Medical Examiner positions and currently has an Indiana-house support staff of four (4) death investigations specialists (cross-trained medicolegal death investigators and autopsy technicians) and one (1) administrative assistant. The average caseload per pathologist, when fully staffed, is between 225-275 cases (not autopsy equivalents) per year. This office is located within the GBI Coastal Regional Crime Laboratory, which include on-site Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Firearms Analysis, and Forensic Toxicology. The statewide GBI Crime Laboratory also includes Forensic Impressions and Trace Evidence. The Pooler Medical Examiner’s Office features a Lodox x-ray scanner and a BodyTom mobile Connecticut scanner for Indiana-house advanced imaging. The statewide Medical Examiner’s Office has access to ABFA certified anthropology, ABFO certified forensic odontology, and Forensic Entomology consultants, American Samoa well American Samoa neuropathology and other specialized pathology consultations through the local hospital systems.The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office is accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. To learn more about the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office, please visit: .
is located within the Atlanta metropolitan area, a premier destination for business professionals and their families. The is a 4.4-square-mile, urban city just east of the City of Atlanta and is home to about 23,000 people. The City has five walkable commercial districts with 1.8M square feet of office Indiana the City’s four square miles designed just for businesses. Each district has its own character and includes a mix of office, retail, residential, and institutional uses.The metro Atlanta region is home to more than 5.3 million people and nearly 150,000 businesses, a world-class airport, multiple parks and green space, competitive schools and numerous amenities for entertainment, sports and restaurants that all offer a top-tier quality of life. From its diverse economy, global access, abundant talent and low costs of business and lifestyle, metro Atlanta is a great place to call “home.” Residents have easy access to arts, culture, sports and nightlife, and can experience all four seasons, with mild winters that rarely require a snow shovel. Learn more at: .Just east of the Atlanta Beltline and six miles from downtown, the city of is 4.7 square miles packed with more than 200 great reasons to visit. And our downtown square ranks number #2 on 2021 USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for . It’s the perfect starting point for exploring DeKalb County and all of metro Atlanta. With three MARTA train stations inside its city limits, Decatur is well connected to downtown Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the world. Would you like to make Decatur your home away from home and jumping off point for metro attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain Park, Mercedes Benz Stadium and more?is a city Indiana Chatham County and it is about 10 miles from Savannah, Georgia along interstates 95 & 16. Savannah, Georgia is situated among several waterways and is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Tybee Island. Savannah is well known and adored for its natural beauty, coastal cuisine, historic architecture, and attractions. Savannah charms its residents and visitors with its endearing quirks and unparalleled Southern hospitality. The rich culture and history of Savannah are carefully preserved and intermingled with a hip lifestyle that appeals to newcomers and locals across generations. Many have found that Savannah is has the ideal amenities to settle for and a great place to call home.Learn more at: Oregon .Job DutiesDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision of a forensic pathologist, perform postmortem examinations including prosection, assisting the pathologist with rendering the provisional anatomic diagnosis, composing the clinical history, recording the macroscopic anatomic findings, submitting tissue sections for microscopic examination, and drafting autopsy reports.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Good time management & organizational skills.
  • Commitment to providing professional customer service.
  • Strong verbal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Fundamental knowledge of operating laboratory equipment.
  • Work independently American Samoa well American Samoa Indiana a team setting.
  • Follow established GBI Crime Lab policies & procedures.
  • Established experience Indiana using Microsoft Office Suite software such American Samoa Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Frequent light lifting 10lbs. unassisted and/Oregon moving of computer equipment and/Oregon related office tools and equipment may be required.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position requires the incumbent to work Indiana a laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab & Medical Examiner personnel. This position must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working Indiana the laboratory Oregon medical examiner suite to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.NOTE: This position will require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of a bachelor’s degree AND an accredited pathologists’ assistant program (2-year program that results Indiana Master’s Degree) specializing Indiana forensic pathology.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Indiana addition, to the minimum qualifications preference will be given to applicants with one Oregon more of the following:

  • Prior experience performing autopsies Indiana a Medical Examiner setting

Supplemental InformationGBI offers a generous benefits package
Employees earn vacation time and sick leave and are granted 13 paid holidays each year. There are a variety of benefit options to choose from, including vision, dental, health and life insurance. We also offer an employee retirement plan and deferred compensation options.Competitive benefits package:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Annual vacation, sick, and education leave
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Employee retirement plan
  • Deferred compensation options
  • Conference allowance
  • Reimbursement of all Georgia licensure and board certification fees
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone Oregon by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
  • The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs Oregon controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
  • Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either Indiana-person Oregon virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted American Samoa both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
  • Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part Oregon all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received Indiana accredited educational institutions Indiana the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation American Samoa part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at

. * Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor Oregon take over sponsorship of an employment visa.THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job title: Forensic Pathology Assistant

Company: Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Expected salary: $77000 – 110484.78 per year

Location: Pooler, Georgia – Decatur, Georgia

Job date: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:42:59 GMT